Class rules activity

Today in form time we went through our 12 class rules (the boys made these rules as a class in Term 1) and the boys wrote in groups examples of how they would be able to show these virtues. I was so impressed with the boys responses and some of the vocabulary they used that I thought it would be nice for parents to see.

We also emphasised that a lot of the rules would relate to outside of the classroom and at home with their siblings as well.

Here are the boys responses:

1. HELPING OTHERS WHEN WE SEE THEY NEED HELP
- Ask people in our row to see if they need any help
- Help class mates when they need help and check if they are ok
- Help other class mates when they looked confused
- When someone does not know something make sure you do offer your help

2. LOOK AFTER YOUR OWN AND OTHERS BELONGINGS TO HELP KEEP OUR CLASSROOM NEAT
- Check for any rubbish or items on the floor to return to the owner (even if it's not yours)
- Make sure you don't lose anything you borrow or use
- Return anything you might use to the correct person / place
- If there is any rubbish on the floor just pick it up

3. BE READY AND FOCUSED EACH SESSION
- Put your stationery on your desk and put your books out for the correct subject
- Be organised for every lesson by having your things out and checking the timetable
- When Mrs Geelhoed says what we are doing for that session get ready quickly
- Be ready for learning by showing a great attitude and eye contact

4. DO YOUR BEST WORK AND ALWAYS CHECK OVER IT
- Use extra tools like when you're writing try to use your have a go pad to help with spelling
- Don't rush your work and write with the correct posture. Give your best effort!
- Reserve your spare time for editing. When you finish, check over your work.
- Do not rush and always thoroughly check your answers for the activity or test

5. ENCOURAGE OTHERS AND CELEBRATE INDIVIDUALITY
- Always acknowledge people for their strengths and don't offend people in any way.
- Make sure everyone is included no matter what they look like
- Always encourage others and give compliments
-When someone gets the wrong answer, don't laugh at them

6. ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH AND OWN UP TO OUR MISTAKES
- When you take something always tell the truth
- Honesty is the best policy because telling a lie can affect your reputation
- Never lie about breaking class or other student property as someone else might get the blame unfairly
- It shows good character to tell the truth

7. TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED
- The golden rule is important because it means you are showing respect to everyone
- It is important because other people appreciate what you will be doing
- Don't put anyone down under any circumstances or they might do it to you in return
- Making sure everyone is included in games because they might not let you play next time if you exclude or be mean to them.

8. BE PROUD OF YOUR OWN AND OTHER'S ACHIEVEMENTS
- Congratulate others for what they have achieved and be proud of the effort you have shown to achieve things
- You need to be modest when you achieve something. Be proud and congratulate others on what they achieve
- Encourage others even when you are the person who won and they have lost. Also be a good sport if you lose.
- Be proud of your own achievements but don't dwell on it if you don't achieve your goal. Point out what others have done well.

9. LOOK AFTER THE CLASSROOM RESOURCES AND RETURN THEM TO THE CORRECT LOCATION
- Look after class property and put things back where they belong because you do not own them
- After every day make sure your area and other areas of the classroom are clean
- Looking after the classroom resources and putting them in the right location is important because they can get broken
- Keep the trolley and calm corner neat so we can all enjoy using them

10. ALLOWING PEOPLE TO HAVE A SAY IN OUR CLASSROOM
- Don't interrupt people when they are sharing their opinions
- Don't be so verbose and be patient when other people are having a conversation
- Make sure you hear everyone's opinion before making decisions
- Don't speak over others, put your hand up so everyone gets a go to speak for themselves

11. CONTROLLING YOUR EMOTIONS
- Use the traffic lights and turtle that you learnt in PATHS because they can help stop you from snow balling problems
- Take three deep breaths and thing about the situation. This is important to you don't lose your temper.
- You can control your emotions by making sure you don't get too aggressive. It is important to control your emotions because being too stressed can make you sad or unwell.
- If you get upset too often it means you snow ball problems. Use your traffic lights otherwise you may go crazy.

12. USE INSIDE VOICES WHEN IN THE CLASSROOM AND GIVE EVERYONE A FAIR GO
- Don't use your outside voice or you might lose table points. Also let everyone have a say.
- Using inside voices is important because it can effect other people's concentration and can be very annoying.
-Outside voices are very disturbing inside. We can give everyone a fair go when Mrs Geelhoed uses the pop sticks to choose who speaks.
- We should all use inside voices because our voices echo more inside. You can listen out for other people's voice level and adjust your own to fit if you have trouble doing this.